Quality Engineer Associate Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

The responsibilities will include being a main point of contact for the customer handling any customer complaints efficiently and accurately.  At least 50% of the time will be involved in troubleshooting quality issues on the manufacturing floor. Will be responsible for understanding AIAG functions (PPAP, APQP). Will have responsibility for a line start to the final product. Works directly with Floor supervisors and Process Engineers on root cause analysis and on the floor problem solving.

*Attend design and program management gate review and launch team meetings

*Perform launch capability studies to evaluate launch process

*Responsible for PPAPs and customer launch documentation

*Work with cross functional teams to develop launch control plant and work instructions

*Collaborate with plant quality and process engineers on launch activities

MUST HAVE:

- Associate degree in Engineering

- 3+ years’ experience in Quality

- Experience with AIAG functions related to new product launch (APQP, PPAPS)

- Experience with new launches

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, documentation, and engineering fundamentals

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FORT WAYNE, IN.

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in FORT WAYNE,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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